December 8th - 14th, 2025
The astrology for this week of December 8th through the 14th of 2025 finds us deeply immersed in holiday preparation, celebration, and the swirl of emotional and physical activity that accompanies this season.
The week demands patience, discernment, and a willingness to step back from the mounting frenzy and the frayed civility that sometimes shadows these times.
We begin the week in what feels like a real-life game of Twister, where what we intend to do becomes tangled, distorted, or delayed. People may attempt to push forward with force, yet the cosmic weather delivers equal and opposite pushback. Blocks, confusion, and sensory overload can leave us feeling spun around. Although Festivus does not arrive until the 23rd, more than once this week we may find ourselves invoking the catchphrase: “Serenity now!”
Mid-week amplifies the confusion as Neptune turns direct and Mercury opposes Uranus — one of the most notorious patterns for travel disruptions, misunderstandings, and technological glitches. Shortly after, Mercury exits Scorpio and enters Sagittarius, a Sign of Detriment for Mercury, and the last remnants of the Water Grand Trine dissolve. Mercury joins the Sun, Venus, and Mars in Sagittarius, intensifying the Mutable Fire Stellium. Our enthusiasm rises — but so does the risk of burning ourselves out.
By the latter part of the week, the energy grows frenetic as people hurry in every direction with little clarity or sequence. Without a clear itinerary, this scurrying could easily have us running in circles. Fortunately, Saturday brings a rare oasis of mental clarity, and Sunday reintroduces the risk of impulsiveness and poor judgment.
All told, the week is a breathless montage of ups and downs — spinning, reaching, pushing, pausing — with one day of clear skies in the middle to regain composure.
Monday, December 8th — Belligerent Efforts – Pluto, Venus, Mars, Saturn. Monday begins this week with the Leo Moon opposed Pluto and the Moon trine Venus. Mars squares Saturn.
Tone of the Day
Charged, reactive, competitive, with a hint of theater.
Background
The Leo Moon’s opposition to Pluto intensifies emotional responses and power dynamics. Mars square Saturn provides the classic frustration signature: wanting to force forward but running into blockages.
Best Practices
Step back instead of escalating tension
Allow others their space and autonomy
Lean on the trine to Venus to cultivate diplomacy
Maintain long-range perspective rather than immediate gratification
Pitfalls
Pushing too hard and triggering fierce resistance
Self-sabotaging through impatience
Ego battles
Acting before thinking
How to Use It
Collaborative efforts are far more productive than going it alone. Seek wise counsel to broaden perspective. Today’s impulse to bulldoze through obstacles must be replaced with strategy, restraint, and humility.
Tuesday, December 9th — Far Beyond – Sun, Mars, Lunar T-Square, Mercury, Uranus, Moon Void-of-Course. Tuesday continues with the Leo Moon with the Moon today trine both the Sun and Mars both in Sagittarius. The Moon triggers a Fixed Sign T-Square with the Leo Moon square Mercury in Scorpio and the Moon square Uranus in Taurus. The Moon then goes Void-of-Course for almost two and a half hours [11:56 PM EST – 2:20 AM EST Wednesday] as the Moon completes its transit of Leo without making any further connections to the planets and before the Moon enters Virgo early on Wednesday.
Tone of the Day
Buoyant and confident early, deflated late.
Background
Yesterday’s tensions soften early in the day with trines to the Sun and Mars, but by nighttime the Fixed Sign T-Square delivers a harsh dose of reality. Unexpected developments may block plans or disrupt assumptions.
Best Practices
Enjoy early momentum but monitor expectations
Stay adaptable as the day progresses
Keep ego in check
Listen more than speaking
Pitfalls
Self-importance leading to miscalculations
Ignoring signs that things are shifting
Dismissive attitudes toward others’ concerns
Overcommitting
How to Use It
Take advantage of the early optimism but be prepared for late-day redirections. The cosmos is teaching humility. Adaptation, not insistence, is the key skill.
Wednesday, December 10th — Stuck in the Muddle – Moon Void-of-Course, Mercury, Uranus, Neptune direct. Wednesday begins with the Leo Moon Void-of-Course before the Moon enters Virgo early in the morning. The Virgo Moon makes no connections to the planets today. Mercury opposes Uranus, and Neptune turns direct.
Tone of the Day
Mental static and low visibility.
Background
The Virgo Moon’s grounding influence helps, but the Mercury–Uranus opposition brings chaos in communication, travel, and technology. Neptune turning direct deepens the haze.
Best Practices
Slow down
Postpone major decisions or purchases
Embrace a sense of humor about glitches
Focus only on routine, simple tasks
Pitfalls
Misreading situations
Getting frustrated by delays
Making impulsive decisions out of irritation
Mistaking wishful thinking for reality
How to Use It
This is a “time-out” day. Let the fog pass before attempting anything requiring precision. Be kind to yourself — and let today be more about maintenance than movement.
Thursday, December 11th — Forego the Specifics, Align with the Feel Good – Venus, Sun, Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Mercury Sagittarius. Thursday continues with the Moon’s transit of Virgo with the Virgo Moon square both Venus and the Sun both in Sagittarius, and the Moon sextile Jupiter. Mercury trines Neptune before Mercury exits Scorpio to enter Sagittarius [5:40 PM EST], a Sign of Detriment for Mercury.
Tone of the Day
Distracted but optimistic.
Background
Routine tasks compete with holiday excitement. The Mercury–Neptune trine lifts imagination but clouds discernment. Mercury into Sagittarius diffuses focus and increases the Fire emphasis.
Best Practices
Keep tasks simple
Follow pleasure and creative inclinations
Enjoy uplifting connections
Use inspiration rather than analysis
Pitfalls
Overlooking details
Making promises you can't keep
Getting lost in idealized thinking
Letting fantasy override practicality
How to Use It
Let the holiday spirit infuse the day. Creative vision is strong, even if precision falters. Capture ideas rather than implementing them.
Friday, December 12th — Out of the Way – Lunar T-Square, Saturn, Mars, Uranus, Neptune, Moon Void-of-Course, Mercury, Pluto. Friday begins with the Moon completing its transit of Virgo with the Virgo Moon today trine Uranus and the Moon triggering a Mutable Sign T-Square with the Moon square Mars and the Moon opposed both Saturn and Neptune. The Moon then goes Void-of-Course for a little over an hour [9:51 AM EST – 11:04 AM EST] as the Moon finishes its transit of Virgo with no further connections to the planets and before the Moon enters Libra where today the Libra Moon sextiles Mercury and the Moon trines Pluto. The three transcendental planets of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are engaged.
Tone of the Day
Frenetic morning, sociable evening.
Background
Early day intensity mixes haste with confusion. Later, the Libra Moon shifts the tone toward connection, charm, and enjoyment.
Best Practices
Slow the morning pace
Avoid multitasking
Let the afternoon become social and collaborative
Channel Pluto’s influence to deepen conversations
Pitfalls
Rushing and making mistakes
Becoming overwhelmed by tasks
Overreacting to delays
Forgetting self-care
How to Use It
Treat the morning like an obstacle course and the evening like a holiday gathering. The shift is significant — lean into it.
Saturday, December 13th — Clearing the Air – Venus, Mercury, Pluto. Saturday has the Libra Moon sextile Venus in the evening, and Mercury sextile Pluto.
Tone of the Day
Thoughtful, intimate, and harmonizing.
Background
A calm island in a turbulent week. Communication deepens, and Venus smooths interpersonal edges. Mercury–Pluto offers insight and clarity.
Best Practices
Engage in meaningful conversations
Repair or strengthen relationships
Brainstorm long-range plans
Make space for tenderness and mutual understanding
Pitfalls
Reopening old wounds unnecessarily
Overanalyzing delicate situations
Letting the world’s noise intrude on personal time
How to Use It
Today offers the serenity you’ve been craving. Use it to clear misunderstandings, reconnect with loved ones, and articulate your future vision.
Sunday, December 14th — Reckless Comes with Costs – Sun, Jupiter, Mars, Moon Void-of-Course, Neptune. The Moon continues its transit of Libra with the Libra Moon today square Jupiter and the Moon sextile both the Sun in the morning and the Moon sextile Mars late in the evening. The Moon then goes Void-of-Course for fifteen minutes [10:36 PM EST – 10:51 PM EST] as the Moon completes its transit of Libra with no further connections to the planets and before the Moon enters Scorpio. Mars squares Neptune.
Tone of the Day
Enthusiastic but impulsive.
Background
Yesterday’s calm gives way to overstimulation. Mars square Neptune increases confusion, weakness of boundaries, and unrealistic impulses.
Best Practices
Slow the pace
Keep spending and consumption in check
Maintain boundaries
Choose simplicity
Pitfalls
Overdoing everything
Acting without thinking
Reading situations incorrectly
Letting holiday euphoria override judgment
How to Use It
Embrace the holiday joy but stay grounded. Moderation is your friend today. “Not too much” should be your mantra.
Final Note:
This week is a mixed tapestry of tension, confusion, inspiration, and fleeting serenity — a perfect mirror of the holiday season itself. While early and mid-week can leave us feeling tangled in delays, misunderstandings, and abrupt redirects, Saturday gifts us with clarity and emotional ease. By Sunday, the tempo quickens again, but with awareness we can move through the day without falling into excess.
The spiritual teaching of the week is simple and profound:
Pause, breathe, reflect, and choose.
Even in the whirl of holiday demands, serenity is available — not by controlling circumstances but by relinquishing the need to.